Dairy Summit to highlight sustainability

FREEPORT, Ill. — Sustainability and technology will be highlighted during the Illinois Milk Producers Association’s 2026 Dairy Summit, 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 4 at Highland Community College, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport.

Speakers will include Phil Cardoso, professor of animal sciences, University of Illinois; Derek Nolan, assistant professor and Extension dairy specialist, University of Illinois; and Damon Smith, professor of plant pathology, University of Wisconsin.

Attendees also will hear an update from the Illinois Department of Public Health on regulatory issues.

There is no fee to attend the summit, but registration is required. To register, visit www.illinoismilk.org, call 309-557-3703 or email contact@illinoismilk.org.

Registration is preferred by Jan. 20, but will be accepted at the door.

For more information, visit https://www.illinoismilk.org/2026-dairy-summit.

About IMPA

IMPA is a federation of the four largest dairy cooperatives operating in Illinois, independent dairy producers, allied industry persons and university partners.

IMPA has served the Illinois dairy industry since 1933 and represents more than three-fourths of the milk marketed in the state.